Peterson Orthodontics wants to wish Happy Father's Day to all the dads and grandfathers we have met while treating your sons, daughters, and grandchildren. Fathers play an important role in the lives of children, just like mothers do, and it’s essential to celebrate and honor them on this special day. At our practice, we have…
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The best part of summer vacation is time. Time to hang with friends, time to travel, time to get a summer job, time to catch your breath after a busy school year. And if Dr. Robert Peterson and our team have recommended braces, summer is also a great time to start orthodontic treatment! Time for…
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Orthodontists do everything they can to save teeth, but sometimes, a tooth is so damaged by accident, injury, infection, or decay that extraction is the only option. Or perhaps your child’s wisdom teeth are starting to come in—and starting to cause problems. Or, when this is the healthiest alternative, an extraction might be necessary for…
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When most patients ask Dr. Robert Peterson this question, they're thinking strictly about sugar content — cut out the bacteria-feeding sugar that's present in regular soda by opting for a diet soda and it will be better for your teeth. That seems logical, right? Well, there's a bit more to it than that. Let's take…
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